PANTONE 23-5-2 U
Muted Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 23-5-2 U
#C2504C
#B6423E
#A03A37
#8D3330
#7A2C2A
#672523
#501D1B
#3D1615
#2A0F0E
#130707
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 23-5-2 U
#C2504C
#C8635F
#CE726F
#D48482
#DB9795
#E1AAA8
#E6B8B7
#EDCBCA
#F3DEDD
#F8ECEC
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#C24F4B
#4CBEC2
Analogous
#C24C83
#C24F4B
#C28B4C
Triadic
#C24F4B
#4CC250
#504CC2
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 48-16 U | #C34E4D | ΔE 1.42 | |
| PANTONE P 40-16 U | #C0514B | ΔE 1.62 | |
| PANTONE P 48-15 U | #C7504E | ΔE 1.84 | |
| PANTONE P 58-6 C | #C54D4B | ΔE 1.98 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #C24F4B;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #C24F4B;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C24F4B 0%, #8D3330 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#615C4A (Red Blind)
#615C4A (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#7A6F4A (Green Blind)
#7A6F4A (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#E0454E (Blue Blind)
#E0454E (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 23-5-2 U is a moderately saturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #C24F4B, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 2°.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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